Dr. Shiv Choudhary
Executive Director — Adult Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery; Director — Aorta Centre
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
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About Dr. Shiv Choudhary
Dr. Shiv Choudhary, formerly Head of Department and Professor at AIIMS, has joined as Executive Director, Adult Cardiac Surgery & Vascular Surgery, and Director of the Aorta Centre at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. With over 32 years of experience, Dr. Shiv Choudhary specialises in aortic dissection, pulmonary endarterectomy, Bentall's procedure, complex aneurysm repairs, valve repairs, and re-do surgery.
He performs more than 500 major cardiac operations every year. He has a special interest in valve repairs and aortic procedures. He has also developed innovative techniques for complex cardiac problems and has been instrumental in creating advanced facilities for complex cardiac problems, training young surgeons, mentoring other cardiac surgeons, formulating national guidelines, and developing newer and inexpensive India-specific solutions.
He has been part of various professional organisations, editorial boards and expert committees and is widely respected for his contributions to Indian cardiothoracic surgery.
Conditions Treated by Dr. Shiv Choudhary
- Aortic dissection
- Aortic aneurysm (thoracic & abdominal)
- Marfan syndrome with aortic involvement
- Heart valve disease (mitral, aortic, tricuspid)
- Coronary artery disease
- Pulmonary embolism / chronic thromboembolic disease
- Re-do cardiac surgery
- Complex congenital heart disease in adults
Areas of Interest
- Aortic dissection surgery
- Bentall's procedure / arch replacement
- Pulmonary endarterectomy
- Complex aneurysm repair
- Heart valve repair and replacement
- Re-do (redo) cardiac operations
- Complex coronary artery bypass grafting
Qualifications
- MBBS — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- MS (General Surgery) — AIIMS, New Delhi
- M.Ch (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery) — AIIMS, New Delhi
Work Experience
- Executive Director — Adult Cardiac & Vascular Surgery; Director — Aorta Centre, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi (Present)
- Head of Department — Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi (Former)
- Professor — Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi (Former)
Certifications (1)
M.Ch CTVS
AIIMS, New Delhi
Memberships (4)
- Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
- European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
- Cardiological Society of India
Research Papers & Publications (0)
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can request a consultation through Gaf Healthcare and our patient services team will coordinate directly with Fortis Escorts Heart Institute to schedule an in-person or video appointment. Most appointments are confirmed within 48 to 72 hours of receiving your medical records.